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17hats Alternatives

17hats alternatives worth considering: ContractMaker does one thing well, generating ready-to-sign client contracts and business documents without the overhead of a full CRM.

If 17hats felt too broad, too expensive, or too slow to configure, a focused document tool gets you from blank to signed faster.

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Based on the Common Paper Professional Services Agreement, used under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0). Source: https://commonpaper.com/standards/professional-services-agreement/
 
 
  

ContractMaker is a document tool, not legal advice. Review every document, and consult a qualified lawyer for important or high-value agreements. See our Terms.

   
  
 
 
 
 
A Focused Alternative for Freelancers Who Need the Contract, Not the CRM
 
17hats bundles invoicing, booking, and lead management alongside contracts. That is useful if you want one platform, but it adds setup time and cost when all you need is a professional agreement you can send today. ContractMaker strips the process back to what matters: a finished document, ready to sign.
Pick your document type, fill in the client name, scope, fee, and payment terms, and download a clean PDF. No account required to start. Paid plans add e-signature, saved templates, and a client portal when you are ready for them.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Use It For:
 
ContractMaker covers the documents independent professionals reach for most.
 
     
  •   Service agreements for ongoing or project-based client work 
  •   Freelance contracts for independent contractor or 1099 engagements 
  •   Scope-of-work documents that define deliverables and milestones 
  •   Mutual NDAs before sharing sensitive information with a client or partner 
  •   Monthly retainer agreements for recurring engagements 
  •   Service proposals and project quotes to win new clients 
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See your document before you send it
 
Fill the fields on the left and the full agreement builds on the right in real time. Read every clause, change any answer, and download a clean PDF when it looks right.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customize any clause without legal training
 
A vetted base template handles the structure, so you are never starting from a blank page.
Change the scope, the payment schedule, or the terms by editing plain fields, not legalese.
The tool fills deterministic blanks and never invents clauses, so the document stays sound.
 
     
  •   Plain-language fields instead of legal jargon 
  •   Deposit, milestone, or net-30 payment terms 
  •   Add scope, deliverables, and revision limits 
  •   Set who owns the work once it is paid for 
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One tool for every client document you send
 
ContractMaker covers the documents independent professionals send most:
 
     
  •   Service agreements and freelance contracts 
  •   Project proposals and statements of work 
  •   Retainer agreements for ongoing work 
  •   Mutual NDAs and confidentiality terms 
  •   Change orders and deposit terms 
  •   Model, talent, and property releases 
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A document tool, not a law firm
 
Good client paperwork should not need a lawyer on call or an hour of your day.
ContractMaker gives you a clean, vetted document in about 90 seconds, built for the work you actually do.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Every document saved and ready to reuseComing soon
 
Nothing you create gets lost, since each document is saved to your account.
Reopen a past agreement, duplicate it for a new client, and change only what is different.
Your business details and favorite clauses are remembered for next time.
 
     
  •   A library of every contract and proposal you make * 
  •   Duplicate and reuse in seconds for the next client * 
  •   Saved business profile and reusable clause libraries * 
  •   Branded documents with your name and logo 
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* In development, coming soon. Today you can fill the form and download your document.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Send, sign, and store in one placeComing soon
 
Take the document from draft to signed without leaving ContractMaker:
 
     
  •   Download a clean PDF or copy the text 
  •   Collect a legally binding e-signature online * 
  •   Track when a client opens and signs * 
  •   Keep every signed copy in one client portal * 
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* In development, coming soon. Today you can download a clean PDF or copy the text.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Your next contract is one form away
 
Stop rewriting the same agreement for every client. Fill a few fields, download a polished document, and send it today. Free to start, no signup required.
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Frequently asked questions
 
 
 
Are the contracts generated by ContractMaker legally binding?
 
Once both parties sign, a clear written agreement is generally enforceable. ContractMaker is a document tool, not legal advice. For high-stakes engagements, have a lawyer review the final document before sending.
 
 
Does ContractMaker replace 17hats entirely?
 
Not if you rely on 17hats for invoicing, booking pages, or lead tracking. ContractMaker focuses on document generation: contracts, proposals, NDAs, and similar. It is the right switch if documents are the gap, not the whole workflow.
 
 
Is the document ready to send?
 
Yes. You get a clean, formatted document you can download, print, and send right away. No watermark, no signup.
 
 
Do I need a lawyer?
 
ContractMaker is a document tool, not legal advice. The base templates are vetted and openly licensed, but for high-stakes or unusual situations you should have a lawyer review your final document.
 
 
Is it really free?
 
Yes. Every document is free to generate and download, with no watermark and no signup. Fill the fields, download the file, and send it.
 
 
Can I edit the wording?
 
You control every field, so the scope, payment terms, and clauses always match how you work.